Seats, restraints 39Using the seat belt while pregnant9 WarningThe lap belt must be positioned aslow as possible across the pelvisto prevent pressure on theabdomen.Airbag systemThe airbag system consists of anumber of individual systemsdepending on the scope ofequipment.When triggered, the airbags inflatewithin milliseconds. They also deflateso quickly that it is often unnoticeableduring the collision.9 WarningIf handled improperly the airbagsystems can be triggered in anexplosive manner.NoticeThe airbag systems and beltpretensioner control electronics arelocated in the centre console area.Do not put any magnetic objects inthis area.Do not affix any objects onto theairbag covers and do not cover themwith other materials.Each airbag is triggered only once.Have deployed airbags replaced bya workshop. Furthermore, it may benecessary to have the steeringwheel, the instrument panel, parts ofthe panelling, the door seals,handles and the seats replaced.Do not make any modifications tothe airbag system as this willinvalidate the vehicle type approval.When the airbags inflate escaping hotgases may cause burns.FaultIf there is a fault in the airbag system,the control indicator v illuminates anda message or a warning codeappears in the Driver InformationCentre. The system is notoperational.Have the cause of the fault remediedby a workshop.Control indicator for airbag systems3 84.Child restraint systems on frontpassenger seat with airbagsystemsWarning according to ECE R94.02:
